What does שָׂפָה · λόγος mean in the Bible?
שָׂפָה · λόγος is a Hebrew phrase meaning "lip, speech, spoken word".
Hebrew · H8193, G3056
שָׂפָה
The lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language ; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.) · word
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שָׂפָהH8193the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language ; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.)
Pronunciationsaphah
Lip as boundary extends metaphorically to language and edges, treating speech as a defining perimeter of identity.
Open lexicon entry →λόγοςG3056word
Pronunciationlógos
Word embodying a conception or idea, not mere sound; in NT especially God's authoritative speech and teaching
Open lexicon entry →What does שָׂפָה (safah) mean in the Bible?
שָׂפָה · λόγος is a Hebrew phrase meaning "lip, speech, spoken word".
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How many biblical occurrences are listed for H8193, G3056?
H8193, G3056 is connected to 177 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Hebrew phrase. lip, speech, spoken word
Strong'sH8193, G3056
Lexical occurrences177 versesSource Gloss
lip, speech, spoken word
Grammatical Forms
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